Falcons Edge Carthage in 24-23 Dual Victory

11/15/2026 3:11:00 PM

MEQUON, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin wrestling team earned a thrilling 24-23 victory over Carthage on Sunday afternoon at the R. John Buuck Field House. The Falcons recorded five individual victories, highlighted by a technical fall, a major decision and two wins by forfeit.

Freshman Taqiuldin Baker (Woodstock, Ill.) opened the dual for the Falcons at 125 pounds with a dominant 19-0 victory over Dontre McClose at the 4:54 mark, giving Concordia Wisconsin five team points.

At 133 pounds, junior Anastacio Martinez (Albuquerque, N.M.) added to the CUW lead with a 19-10 major decision victory over Evan Glowinski.

After Carthage claimed the next two bouts, sophomore Elijah Torres (Chicago, Ill.) secured a forfeit victory at 149 pounds to give the Falcons six additional team points.

Carthage responded with three consecutive victories, including a pin at 157 pounds and a technical fall at 165 pounds, before adding six points by forfeit at 174 pounds.

Freshman Owen Bills (Marengo, Ill.) then delivered an important victory at 197 pounds, earning an 8-5 decision over Elvis Muja to keep Concordia Wisconsin in contention.

With the dual coming down to the heavyweight bout, sophomore Samuel Smith (Houston, Texas) secured one final victory by forfeit at 285 pounds, giving Concordia Wisconsin six points and securing the 24-23 team victory.

The Falcons will host the CUW Invite on Saturday, November 21 starting at 9 a.m. CST.

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